If you are under age 18, complete Section D of the
application (applicant, school and
sponsorship
certifications). If you have completed driver education,
you will need to show your driver education completion
certificate in lieu of filling out the school
certification portion of the application.

Answer the medical questions. For some medical conditions, you will be asked to have your doctor provide medical information.

Fill out Section E of the application if you are applying for a commercial driver license.

Note: Carefully read the instructions at the top of the application for information about which sections you need to complete for the type of license for which you are applying.

CDL license holders with a school bus (S) endorsement must
pass the school bus knowledge test, the pre-trip and a driving skills test.

If you apply for a Wisconsin driver license and have an OWI-type
conviction in another state, you will need to provide proof
that you have undergone an assessment and completed an
alcohol program. This law applies even if you have met all
the requirements in the state where you were convicted of OWI.

For further information about license examinations, identification
documents and current fees, ask at your local
DMV service center. DMV
customer service centers accept cash, checks, debit cards and the
following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express and
Discover. For online transactions, we accept most credit and debit
cards and ACH (Automated Clearing House) from your checking or savings
account.

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